"This company and its owners operated with a complete disregard for their customers' hard-earned money," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Many people save for years to make such large purchases, and FWS's careless practices have left customers out in the cold -- with thousands of dollars lost and few options to recover those funds. These unscrupulous business practices ripped off Western New York consumers, and we will hold the perpetrators accountable for this misconduct."

The AG says FWS had 700 open orders at the time of their closing. Some customers were able to get their merchandise, or disputed the charges on their credit cards. The lawsuit is filed on behalf of customers who haven't been able to recoup their loses, which is estimated between $160,000 and $250,000.